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Connecting External Monitor to Inspiron E1505
I want to connect a Dell 2311 monitor to an Inspiron E1505. Ports on laptop include HDMI, network, and (4) USB. Ports on monitor are DisplayPort, DVI, VGA.
Does laptop support external monitor? What is best way to connect? Is there an HDMI to DisplayPort cable or HDMI to DVI cable, or is there some kind of USB adapter?
ejn63
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January 15th, 2017 06:00
The E1505 has a VGA connector - just use a VGA cable.
FD282
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January 15th, 2017 07:00
Sorry. My error...pulled an old packing slip. My laptop is a Dell 15R Touch. I do understand touch won't work on the external monitor I have.
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January 15th, 2017 07:00
You can use a displayport to HDMI or DVI -- whichever you'd like.
FD282
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January 15th, 2017 08:00
I have to go from a USB or HDMI on laptop to a DisplayPort or DVI on the monitor. Viewing potential cables on line it appears some are one way. Question is does the 15R laptop support going from HDMI or USB to DisplayPort or DVI
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January 15th, 2017 09:00
I think I got my answer from this thread.
en.community.dell.com/.../19567621
Looks like HDMI to DVI-D cable easiest and least expensive way to go.
www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_1